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LIST: Free meals offered at these East TN school districts
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Families preparing for Back to School season in the coming weeks are likely budgeting for meals as well as school supplies. With inflation still impacting some grocery store prices, some may turn to free or reduced school meals for student breakfasts and lunches. Last fall, the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program, […]
New Lenoir City Schools superintendent responds to questions regarding new year
As students and teachers across the county are preparing to go back-to-school, Millicent Smith is unique in that she is taking on a new role as Lenoir City Director of Schools. Inheriting the district from Jeanne Barker, in an interview with The News-Herald, Smith recognized and continually appreciates the unique position she is in as the first-ever Lenoir City graduate to become the district’s superintendent. While she believes she will always be a teacher at heart, Smith has worked various positions within school systems across...
Back-to-School supply drives helping families in East Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT)—With the back-to-school season in full swing, parents have plenty of opportunities to help the people of East Tennessee by donating school supplies or picking up essential items themselves. WVLT News has you covered with a list of school supply events happening this tax-free weekend, which runs...
University of Tennessee moving forward with Neyland Entertainment District Project
The University of announced on Wednesday that it is moving forward with the Neyland Entertainment District project, and that it is awarding the project to the 865 Neyland Project Team, led by Dixon Greenwood, along with Jake Miller, Taylor Gray, the Hartland Hotel Group, and Johnson Architecture. UT's idea for...
Future aviation mechanic school seeks to keep talent local
A new education initiative aims to equip local students with a degree and a lucrative aircraft maintenance certification by the time they graduate. The proposed school, which is nearing completion, is the result of years of cooperation between local businesses, the Blount Partnership and Pellissippi State Community College. The project has been a long time coming, Blount Partnership Director of Workforce Development Jessica Belitz said. About 7-8 years ago, a collaborative group of companies and others with an interest in the local aviation industry met...
As pro-school voucher group purchases $1M in TV ads, Tennessee’s GOP primaries to decide its future
Two years ago, Maryville Republican Bryan Richey pulled off a major upset, taking down a seven-term incumbent while raising a fraction of the money his opponent did. The seemingly grassroots campaign was anything but, as groups supporting school vouchers and charters boosted Richey with over $140,000 in independent advertisements. The investment in Richey didn’t pay […]
UACS Pond Gap: A circus, a real circus
In last week’s edition, I started detailing the Randy Boyd-funded University Assisted Community School at Pond Gap Elementary. We continue this week with a focus on the programing that occurred during this pilot UACS. I stated one of the goals of the UACS staff was to invest in a...
Stories of Technology, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship in the Southeast
News Roundup: School approaching, events, and reminders. The Weekend News Roundup features stories related to local business, technology, entrepreneurship, economy, events, and innovation. Calling all restaurant owners. Knox County restauranteurs are invited to participate in the 21st Annual “Dine Out for Education” on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. The promotion is...
Maryville City Schools launches new app
As the world moves deeper into the information age, schools are finding innovative ways to keep families and community members informed. Blount County Schools and Alcoa City Schools have adopted apps as a way to communicate directly with families, and now Maryville City Schools has launched a new app that both families and community members can use. The app is a one-stop shop for anyone interested in the goings-on of...
Top Workplaces 2024 honors 73 companies among the best; includes Oak Ridge Schools, UCOR
When you're employed by a Top Workplace, you know it, whether it's culture, benefits packages or leadership that set your company apart. For the past eight years, in partnership with survey firm Energage, Knox News has surveyed employees across East Tennessee about what makes their workplace special. This year, more than 26,000...
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